The Merced County Department of Public Health (MDPH) has denied our plan for an in-person graduation ceremony of any kind in June or July. In light of this, we will move forward with a social distanced ceremony to be held at each site on June 4th with graduates and their families remaining in their vehicles for the most part. Due to the size of the senior class, some school sites may require multiple days to accommodate everyone.

Site specific details will be forthcoming, but here is an outline for how these ceremonies will go:

Seniors will arrive in groups at predetermined times to help alleviate traffic congestion and prevent traffic from spilling onto the city streets.

Seniors are to arrive in their cap and gown. Vehicle decoration is highly encouraged.

At the diploma presentation area, each senior will exit the vehicle, walk across a “stage” and receive his or her diploma from the site Principal.

A photographer will take a photo of the graduate with the Principal

Faculty, and only faculty, may line up along the exit path and along the front of the school (keeping good social distance) and send off the graduates in parade type fashion.

Sites will document the occasion as best they can.

All school sites will do their best to make this event as memorable for the Class of 2020 as possible. MUHSD still holds out hope that MDPH will approve some sort of in person graduation in early August. Students may participate in both.

Attached below is the letter from Dr. Tietjen, Merced County Superintendent of Schools.

MUHSD school nurses are working closely with Merced County Department of Public Health (MDPH) who are, in turn, working closely with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and monitoring the situation. The group is also establishing protocols for schools in the event that Coronavirus does spread in Merced County. More information will be shared as this plan develops. In addition, situation updates can be found through the Centers for Disease Control. For resources, prevention tips, & information please visit the MUHSD Health Services webpage below.

The Merced Union High School District Board of Trustees is interested in hearing your comments on items listed on the agenda. Members of the public are encouraged to submit their comments using the form below.

If you would like to submit a written comment for the meeting, please submit your comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9th. All comments will be shared with Board Members prior to the meeting.

Meal Site Locations

Buhach Colony HS

Golden Valley HS

1800 Buhach Rd. Atwater

2121 E. Childs Ave. Merced

Livingston HS

1617 Main Street Livingston

MUHSD is Holding A Virtual Race to Honor the Class Of 2020

MUHSD is having a virtual run, walk, and bike for 2020 Grads. It starts on Friday, June 5 and will end on Sunday, June 14, 2020. This is a virtual race. You can join and run anywhere in the world: on the road, trails, even on a treadmill! All you need is the Racejoy running app on your phone to record your run. Free Registration! To sign up scan the QR code in the flyer below with your phone or go to this link:

District News

MUHSD is having a virtual run, walk, and bike for 2020 Grads. It starts on Friday, June 5 and will end on Sunday, June 14, 2020. This is a virtual race. You can join and run anywhere in the world: on the road, trails, even on a treadmill! All you need is the Racejoy running app on your phone to record your run. Free Registration! To sign up scan the QR code in the flyer below with your phone or go to this link: MUHSD VIRTUAL RUN SIGN UP View the event flyer: MUHSD VIRTUAL RUN FLYERFor more info, please contact Alfonso Garcia (Email: agarcia@muhsd.org)

A Relevant Education for all at MUHSD

Along with a strong core academic program, students are highly encouraged to participate in the life of their schools. Principals and staff understand that athletics, band, drama, AG, student leadership, campus clubs and community service are foundational to developing students of character, grit, and civic responsibility.

MUHSD's #1 goal is for students to be both college and career ready. Career Technical Education is offered at MUHSD, which provides students with academic and technical knowledge and the skills necessary to prepare them for further education and/or for careers in current and emerging employment sectors.

The Merced Union High School District Board of Trustees prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, including actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, gender, ethnic group identification, race or ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, marital or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any district program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance (5 CCR 4610).

Inquiries on all matters, including complaints, regarding compliance, may be referred to Debra Glass, Director of Equity and Accountability.